Blackening Russula
Russula nigricans
Family: Russulaceae
Also called: Blackening Brittlegill, Blackening Russula
Overview
Large robust Russula that bruises red then black. Edible cooked but mediocre; can support parasitism by lobster mushroom.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Sep–Oct
Season
Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Host trees & substrate
- Mycorrhizal with oak
- Mycorrhizal with beech
- Mycorrhizal with hemlock
Where it grows
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